Issue ID | 574988 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10147178 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 05/01/06 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | O2 sensors failed due to rodents or rabbits chewing the plastic wiring housing the internal electrical wires. O2 sensors had to be replaced at a cost of about $600. The outside coatings or sheaths for the wiring is made of a soy based plastic, and possibly containing a "fish oil" in the sheath, which attracts rodents and rabbits, and they chew on the plastic wire coverings, thereby destroying the o2 sensor's wiring mechanism. This problem is prevalent in the denver and mountain states areas and should be corrected as the problem could lead to engine fires or engine failures. The wiring housing should be changed to a "retardant" type of wiring to prevent other incidents of this problem, and not just for toyota but for all manufacturers. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15668 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GOLDEN, CO |
VIN pattern | 4T1BF30K64UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 05/08/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | STEVINSON'S TOYOTA |
Dealer's telephone number | 303-277-0550 |
Dealer's city | LAKEWOOD |
Dealer's state code | CO |
Dealer's ZIP code | 80401 |